No. 1-ranked Lancers rout Pinconning to set up huge semifinal game vs. John Glenn|

By the Midland Daily News

Updated 5:30 am, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

PINCONNING — The much-anticipated girls’ basketball district showdown between Bullock Creek and Bay City John Glenn became a reality when the Lancers beat Pinconning 67-28 in their Class B district opener on Monday.

In a rematch of last year’s district final that Bullock Creek won, the teams will meet in a 6 p.m. Wednesday semifinal at Pinconning High School.

Bullock Creek enters at 21-0 and ranked No. 1 in the state, while John Glenn stands at 15-3.

“I think most people have anticipated this matchup,” admitted Lancers’ coach Justin Freeland. “They were good last year, and they’ve added some kids.

“It should be a good ball game, and we’re excited for it,” he added. “We live to play in big games like this, and we’re looking forward to the challenge. I’ve got an experienced and highly skilled group of kids.”

Freeland has a healthy respect for the Bobcats’ talent as well.

“They have three all-state-caliber players,” he said.

“Our defense has carried us this far over the last couple of years, so we’re just going to ‘D’ it up, and see where the chips fall,” added Freeland. “We’re going to work hard in practice (Tuesday), and hopefully come out and play really well on Wednesday.”

Bullock Creek was balanced offensively on its way to beating the Spartans on Monday.